Carrot Cake recipe

Sure, here’s a classic carrot cake recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups grated carrots (about 5-6 medium carrots)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the grated carrots, nuts (if using), and crushed pineapple (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
4. Optional: Garnish with chopped nuts or grated carrots, if desired.
5. Slice and serve!

Enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!